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Expanded Focus (HDR-
CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE)
You can magnify an image that appears at
the center of the LCD screen by about 2.0
times to confirm the sharpness of the focus.
Off
Does not magnify images.
On
Magnify images.
Notes
Even though the image has been magnified
on the camcorder, the recorded image is not
magnified.
The image that is output to an external device is
not magnified.
Guide Frame
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical.
The frame is not recorded.
Off
Does not display the guide frame.
On
Displays the guide frame.
Tips
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the
display area of a TV which is not compatible
with full pixel display.
When recording with the viewfinder, the
outer frame of [Guide Frame] is not displayed
(HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE).
Display Setting
You can set the duration of displaying the
icons or indicators on the LCD screen.
Auto
Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom
buttons on the LCD screen is displayed.
On
Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on
the LCD screen is not displayed.
Tips
The icons or indicators are displayed in the
following cases.
When you turn on your camcorder.
The LCD screen is touched (Except rec &
zoom buttons on LCD screen).
When you switch your camcorder to the
movie recording, photo recording, or
playback mode.
Zebra (HDR-CX690E/CX700E/
CX700VE)
You can display a zebra pattern as a guide
for adjusting brightness. The zebra pattern
will not be recorded with the image.
Off
Does not display the zebra pattern.
70 (
)
Displays the zebra pattern over the part of
an image that exceeds the brightness level of
about 70 IRE.
100 (
)
Displays the zebra pattern over the part of
an image that exceeds the brightness level of
about 100 IRE.
Note
With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of
100 IRE, the image may become overexposed.